Layers of Earth’s Atmosphere Foldable
Objective: Create a study tool for identifying the layers of Earth’s atmosphere and
their unique features.
Directions:
1. Take 4 pieces of paper and stager them by ½”.
2. Fold the paper hamburger style so you have 8 tabs.
3. Staple twice at the fold.
4. Label the top flap as “Layers of the Atmosphere”.
5. Label the other flaps from bottom to top as
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Ozone layer*
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere**
Exosphere**
6. In each section
i. Write 3 facts about the layer
ii. Define what the root word means
iii. Explain what happens to the temperatures in that
layer (Do they get colder or warmer as your altitude increases?)
iv. Draw illustrations of any object that is listed on the back of this
sheet that can be found in that layer
7. Design the cover
8. Use color
9. Make it neat
Resources:
1. Textbook
2. Layers PowerPoint
3. Layers diagrams
Notes:
*The ozone layer is NOT a separate layer and is found in the stratosphere.
**The ionosphere and exosphere are PARTS of the thermosphere.